For Odell Brewing, timing is everything

Odell Brewing Co. of Fort Collins, Colo., began Texas distribution Feb. 24, 2014. The IPA is a relatively new offering from the 25-year-old brewery and one of the first to be distributed in Texas.

Odell Brewing Co. of Fort Collins, Colo., began Texas distribution...

Colorado craft-brewing pioneer Doug Odell visited Texas about 10 years ago, but he decided the time wasn't right to start selling beer here. The scene wasn't that active, and the number of interested distributors was limited.

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